On September 22nd, 2026 🗓️, YRES had the opportunity to host the York Region Volunteer Fair, bringing together over 300 attendees and 26 nonprofit organizations 👥🏢 for an afternoon focused on volunteering, community engagement, and connection 🤝✨. From 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ⏰, community members had the opportunity to meet with a variety of nonprofit organizations and learn more about the different ways they could get involved and give back to their communities 💙.

We had the pleasure of attending the Toronto Island Marathon at Centre Island 🏝️, supporting the Tom Longboat Foundation 💙 and giving back to the community! 🏃‍♂️👟✨

YRES x Pass the Bricks 2026 August 28, 2026 On August 28, the York Region Educational Services (YRES) team had the pleasure of welcoming Garry from Pass the Bricks to our office. Garry stopped by to pick up boxes of Lego kits that our team of volunteers spent 15 hours sorting and documenting. These kits were inventory-checked by our dedicated volunteers ensuring quality, knowing these pieces will be used to support our community through an upcoming charity auction. As organi

📝 Summary York Region Educational Services (YRES) proudly hosted Minister Tim Hodgson to showcase their impactful community and youth initiatives. During the visit, the Minister learned about key programs like LEGO Robotics 🤖, the Back-to-School Drive 🎒, and the Volunteer Success Program 🌟, while connecting directly with Canada Summer Jobs youth participants about their hands-on work experience and community service.

📝 Summary On August 9th, York Region Educational Services (YRES) hosted a spectacular Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Flato Markham Theatre 🎭. Over 400 guests gathered to honour more than 150 star volunteers for their outstanding dedication to the community 🤝. The afternoon featured inspiring speeches, panel discussions, and an awards ceremony celebrating the incredible impact of youth-driven service and leadership ✨.